Salt Reserves
Philip Dunne raises concerns that 'Salt Cell' - the cross-departmental group of officials responsible for managing the supply chain with the salt suppliers - is not coping nor communicating properly with suppliers.
Mr. Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con): The Minister has referred to Salt Cell-the cross-departmental group of officials responsible for managing the supply chain with the salt suppliers. Is he aware that many councils across the country are concerned that this group is not coping with the situation in which we find ourselves and is not communicating properly with suppliers?
Mr. Khan: I take on board the hon. Gentleman's comments. I can undertake to speak again to the LGA to see whether it has heard any grumblings from local authorities and try to rectify the situation. We do not want local authorities to feel that they have been harshly treated because of the way that Salt Cell operates. That group is there to help to prioritise supplies. I will reflect on his comments, and if there any issues for consideration, I will be happy to speak to him directly or report back to the House at a later date.